1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 LM | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 61 L |
